STEAM Centre Unveils New Education Hub

On October 13th, STEAM Education Centres is celebrating its second anniversary and unveiling its new learning facility. Members of the community and media are invited to stop by the open house event to meet the STEAM Team, tour the new Centre and learn more about the dynamic hands-on programs designed and delivered by the team for people of all ages.

Guests will also have an opportunity to enter a fundraising raffle for a chance to win an awesome, personalized Desktop Arcade Cabinet and priceless silent auction experiences such as 3D printed bobbleheads made of the whole family or team!

In each four-hour session you will generate a deliverable that you will use frequently in the business development process.

“However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results.” –Unknown

Do you understand the financial metrics of your business? Do you want to be able to speak knowledgeably to your accountant, bank or investors about your company finances, or to manage a plan to ensure that you have the necessary cash available when your business needs it? This three-part workshop series is designed to help entrepreneurs understand basic financial concepts, build a forecasting model to use in running their businesses and identify key concepts of valuation that apply to their businesses.

Participant Profile:

This workshop is geared toward entrepreneurs who are working on their business model, starting to incur expenses and potentially starting to generate revenue, and who are looking to get control of company finances to support decision making for future growth and potential investment.

Pre-requisites:

Completion of the Starting Lean: Business Model workshop

Draft of Osterwalder’s Business Model Canvas

Basic understanding of spreadsheets/formulas

Other Requirements for Attendance:

A laptop with access to spreadsheet software for the duration of the workshop.

In the second session, we will demonstrate how to add revenue estimates to your cash-flow forecast, taking you through inputs such as pricing, sales funnel and revenue types. The result will be a complete cash-flow forecasting model you can use in your business.

Deliverable: Revenue cash-flow template for your business

Session 3 – Business Valuation and Tutorial Session // February 7, 2019 from 1:00p.m. to 5:00p.m.

First half: Outline basic concepts surrounding different types of business valuations, and the inputs and factors that impact valuation from an investor perspective.

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George Georgallidis (HotshotGG), a 2018 Forbes 30 under 30 delegate, started gaming in his London basement as a teenager, shocking his mother, when she realized that thousands of viewers from

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George Georgallidis (HotshotGG), a 2018 Forbes 30 under 30 delegate, started gaming in his London basement as a teenager, shocking his mother, when she realized that thousands of viewers from around the world were watching her son play computer games. At that point she knew gaming was his passion and she worked with him in achieving his dream. In 2010, George dropped out of college to pursue a career as a League of Legends pro gamer, starting what has become one of the oldest and most successful organizations in e-sports: Counter Logic Gaming. Counter Logic has top-tier esports teams, millions of dedicated fans across multiple social media and online platforms bringing in seven-figure annual revenues. In 2017, Madison Square Garden Company acquired controlling interest in Counter Logic Gaming. Helen, currently a retired TVDSB teacher, immersed herself in the education of esports, officially becoming CEO of George’s company for a period of time, helping her son to achieve success and bringing hope to parents of basement gamers across the region.

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In today's fast-paced digital world, leaving the traditional 9-5 is a risk more and more women are willing to take. WCT London has gathered four leaders who are spearheading local innovation

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In today’s fast-paced digital world, leaving the traditional 9-5 is a risk more and more women are willing to take.

WCT London has gathered four leaders who are spearheading local innovation to highlight the opportunities, challenges and rewards in starting your own venture. Through a series of ignite-style talks, the speakers will share stories of leaving corporate life, the challenges they faced and best practices for taking action in pursuit of your dreams.

Cost is $15.00+HST (Members/Non-Members) which includes one drink ticket and light nibbles with proceeds to My Sisters’ Place in beloved memory of former WCT London Board Chair and Member, Jodi Orr.

This event is for anyone interested in the journey to entrepreneurship and professionals looking to get connected.

Whether you’re interested in digital and social media, freelancing, consulting or technology, these stories are sure to inspire. Reserve your spot now to enjoy a casual evening networking with professionals and innovators in London’s digital creative community.

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Join us in celebration of the Family Enterprise community! The Family Enterprise of the Year Award (FEYA) serves to honour the vital role business families play in our community. We

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Join us in celebration of the Family Enterprise community! The Family Enterprise of the Year Award (FEYA) serves to honour the vital role business families play in our community. We recognize that all our regional businesses have the challenge of maintaining and enhancing their competitive positions, but our family businesses go further, concerning themselves with issues of stewardship, continuity, and community involvement.

Be inspired and engaged. Experience local business family stories, including that of our esteemed MC, David Simpson, Director, Business Families Centre, Ivey School of Business. Enjoy real connections and share the journey of Southwestern Ontario family enterprises.

With a vision to always be growing in a slow sustainable way with decisions always being about the 10-year plan not the 10 day one Van Bree Enterprises as been able to grow from a two-bulldozer operation in the late 1960’s into Lambton County’s leading supplier of sand & gravel products as well as the area’s leading farm and municipal drainage providers. Through maintaining their core values year over year of treat everyone as part of the Family, accounting for their high employee longevity. The Van Bree’s head into their 52 year in business, successfully having the third generation as part of the ownership team. The Van Bree’s feel the local community is also a key member of their family and through the donation of time, expertise and equipment they have been able to support local sports areas and expand the interest of the trades as a career.

Blue Jay Irrigation and the Lively Family

36 year’s after Bruce Lively installed a “neat” new product, an irrigation system, in his parents’ yard, Blue Jay Irrigation keeps to the vision of expansion through satisfied customers and wold class service. With the recent death of Bruce, the Lively Family and staff have rallied together as the 3rd generation takes on the leadership role with a commitment to keep the “Blue Jay Chirp” of customers first, integrity, and persistence going strong into the future. Bruce has passed on his passion, knowledge and love for his customers onto the whole Blue Jay Family to carry forward. Understanding water is the #1 commodity and imperative for human survival, the Lively family believes strongly that environmental stewardship is important for them to partake and they are proud to be leading this movement in their industry, through system design and customer education.

Elgin Innovation Centre and the Baribeau Family

With a vision to bring innovation, job-creation, economic growth and prosperity to Elgin County, the Elgin Innovation Center’s 1M square foot building and property was purchased by the Baribeau family and their partners to help entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses. In the eight years since purchasing the property and creating the Center, the Baribeau Family, their partners and staff are pleased to say they played a major part in creating more than 400 jobs in Elgin County. The Baribeau family welcomes the second generation into the leadership team and will ensure the values of honesty, integrity, creativity and cooperation will continue to be the foundation of success in fulfilling the vision of EIC for the benefit of Elgin County and beyond.

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Wearing All the Hats: How to Manage your Time While you Grow your Business Join us for this session of Breakfast Club to

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Wearing All the Hats: How to Manage your Time While you Grow your Business

Join us for this session of Breakfast Club to hear David Brebner, Co-Founder and CFO of Mobials Inc., share his experience wearing multiple hats in an organization and how he has been able to manage his time effectively as he’s grown his business.

If you’re like most small business owners, your business card might bear the title CEO or co-founder, but you know that on any given day it could just as easily read customer service, sales associate, or marketing manager.

Small business owners don’t always have the luxury of passing duties off to department managers. The success of your business depends on your ability to wear all the multiple hats needed to keep the wheels of your business turning. At times, the dizzying pace needed can turn even the most capable person into an overwhelmed entrepreneur wearing too many hats.

Please note: Breakfast Club is a TechAlliance members-only initiative.

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DRIVE is Canada’s global conference on scaleup ecosystems. In its inaugural year, DRIVE poses the question of how do we create domestic value in a global tech economy? The DRIVE conference

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DRIVE is Canada’s global conference on scaleup ecosystems. In its inaugural year, DRIVE poses the question of how do we create domestic value in a global tech economy?

The DRIVE conference is collecting answers to exactly this question. In the last few years, across all geographies, theories, schemes, and designs for scaling have proliferated — some more successful than others.

DRIVE is bringing together policy-makers, researchers, accelerators and successful tech CEOs from around the globe to compare best practices and highlight bold ideas. DRIVE is not just a collection of talking heads. DRIVE is data-driven: you can decide for yourself which strategies, tactics and approaches really work, because we’re asking speakers to bring with them the data that demonstrates the impact of their practices. DRIVE will deliver provocative keynotes, new opportunities for global partnerships and proven ways to create value.

At DRIVE, we will ask:

What is a “scaleup ecosystem” and what is not? How important are the institutions within an ecosystem? Are successful ecosystems driven primarily by government investment? Accelerators? Access to talent? Access to capital?

Where are scaleup ecosystems? Where should they be? Where are the boundaries of regional ecosystems? How do they interact with, or compete with, global ecosystems?

Who is succeeding in building scaleup ecosystems? Which models are working, which aren’t? What positive and negative effects do regional efforts have on scaleup success?

How are data and technology being used to power scaleup ecosystems? How can we share these data as a global community of practitioners?

The conversation has been started, now it’s time to DRIVE the solution.

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Proax Technologies is dedicated to investing their time in innovative, and state of the art products, which is why they will be running both informational and interactive presentations in their

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Proax Technologies is dedicated to investing their time in innovative, and state of the art products, which is why they will be running both informational and interactive presentations in their offices on Omron’s newest collaborative robot (cobot).

The OMRON NEW COLLABORATIVE ROBOT is notable for its Smart, Simple and Safe design which incorporates revolutionary technology with a simplified interface to increase productivity while reducing user involvement.

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TechAlliance is excited to partner with Western University to offer you the opportunity to learn more about the Art of Tech Internship program and how you can host a driven

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TechAlliance is excited to partner with Western University to offer you the opportunity to learn more about the Art of Tech Internship program and how you can host a driven and talented Liberal Arts intern as part of this new government-funded program.

The Art of Tech Internship Program connects students with non-STEM backgrounds to local tech and digital media companies looking for extraordinary resources. This internship offers students a program credit, and companies like you, the chance to give these students their start in tech. This initiative offers small to medium sized companies up to 50% of an intern salary with credits and reimbursements. You have a business to grow and integrating a Western Liberal Arts intern will drive innovation for you, your business, and your customers. It’s time to move that passion project off the side of your desk and into action!

Join us for lunch to learn how you can host a full-time intern and be part of this unique program as early as May 2019!

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Join Trish Barrow, from Innovation Canada's Innovation Advisor Service, for virtual Office Hours. Trish provides a single access point for

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Join Trish Barrow, from Innovation Canada’s Innovation Advisor Service, for virtual Office Hours. Trish provides a single access point for small and medium-sized enterprises to find high-quality, timely advice and access to funding opportunities that will help you innovate and accelerate your growth.

Trish has an MBA from the Schulich School of Business and significant experience helping Ontario SMEs access global opportunities. She has an extensive network of innovation contacts and confesses to being borderline fanatical about helping entrepreneurs get the help they need.

Trish will be available for 60-minute virtual meetings on Thursday, February 28, from 9:00AM – 5:00PM.

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Northern Commerce is pleased to announce Discover Northern, an open house and networking event taking place on Thursday, February 28, 2019, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Discover Northern

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Northern Commerce is pleased to announce Discover Northern, an open house and networking event taking place on Thursday, February 28, 2019, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Discover Northern is open to the public, particularly industry professionals, soon-to-be and recent University or College grads, and anyone who’s passionate about all things digital. Attendees will have the opportunity to sign up for a speed interview, drop off their resume, network with industry professionals, and tour Northern Commerce’s office.

“Our team is growing in every department — we are looking for Graphic Designers, Web Developers, Digital Marketers, Project Managers, and more,” says Michael DeLorenzi, Northern Commerce President. “This is also a terrific networking opportunity for anyone who is looking for a new challenge, or would like to learn more about what we do here at Northern.”

With a collaborative work environment, catered weekly meals, comprehensive benefits, and professional development retreats, Northern has established itself as one of London’s most sought after workplaces for developers, designers, marketers, and project managers.

“We are currently putting the finishing touches on construction of our office expansion, which supports the continued growth we have experienced over the past 3 years,” says DeLorenzi. “This renovated space will allow for 40 new workstations, 11 office suites, and 3 meeting rooms.”